Monogram JHS in a Flaming Circle

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563, c. 1500

This is a drawing of a religious emblem. The image features a decorative circular emblem with the letters "IHS" prominently displayed in the center, surrounded by stylized rays resembling a sun. Encircling this is a band with Latin text, along with a cross symbol. The outer border of the circle is embellished with red flowers and green foliage.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563
Date
c. 1500
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in red, green, yellow, and lavender-pink
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a religious emblem. The image features a decorative circular emblem with the letters "IHS" prominently displayed in the center, surrounded by stylized rays resembling a sun. Encircling this is a band with Latin text, along with a cross symbol. The outer border of the circle is embellished with red flowers and green foliage.

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563